Mauritius
Adopted1968
Design classUnique Design
RegionAfrica
Red, blue, yellow and green bands.
History and symbolism
Four horizontal bands of red, blue, yellow and green stand for the struggle for freedom, the Indian Ocean, the light of independence, and the evergreen vegetation. Known as les Quatre Bandes.
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